Rod Laver Vintage Sneaker

Wore Lavers for 20 years from 1994-2014 when they dropped off the face of the earth. After a decade I manage to snag these....and they either changed or simply aren't as good as I remember. These are very heavy, pinch in the arch and the heel collar pleather is plain uncomfortable when wearing no-show socks. I had hoped they would loosen up a bit and break in since March - no such luck. They don't get anywhere close to the wear of my Rogers or Pro Staff 87s

Casual wear or office professional. Jeans or khaki

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Classic style, super comfortable. Been wearing these shoes for 35 years for a reason!

She has a pop of green, which appears brighter because it’s on the Hill tab and the soul. As a little heft to the shoe that is somewhat chunky, but not super chunky and I think we’ll still work with a minimalist profile given that it doesn’t have side branding and it’s not extremely wide. Fits true to size to my Adidas sambas and gazelle’s, which surprise me. Will work well with dark denim and other khaki pants.

The Rod Laver is back again for another season. For this new season, the Rod Laver outsole material composition has changed. The midsole/outsole unit is now a heavy seamless single solid rubber cup sole unit. Adidas has now completely abandoned the dual-density polyurethane soles altogether which made the shoes lighter and more cushioned. The reason why they stopped using polyurethane was because polyurethane would degenerate and deteriorate over time. I loved the original Rod Lavers with the lightweight polyurethane soles, but as years would pass and as the soles would age, the polyurethane soles would then degenerate and begin to crack, split and tear right off the shoe. The originals were excellent while still new but they had an expiration date after wearing them over time. I really wish Adidas would develop a different material to make the shoes just as lightweight as the originals were that wouldn’t deteriorate over time. Even though the solid rubber cup sole may be more durable over time, it’s way too heavy and stiff. I bought these current versions for the nostalgic feeling of what I remembered of my love for the original versions. Perhaps maybe if the soles were made of the same newer lightweight material they’re currently using for their running/training shoes, it would definitely feel and function like the originals. Come on Adidas, please consider making the Rod Laver lightweight like it used to be, you have better resources and materials now, please make the Rod Laver lightweight like the original. Thanks.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] awesome design. super heavy and it didn't fit my feet, no matter what size i purchased. super tight. i can wear the stan smiths, but not these

need more colors so I can rock them with any outfit.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Comfortable and look so good! I would buy them again.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Classic shoe. Fits perfectly for a classic man 💯🤙🏾

Nice, would definitely recommend to friends and others

Best part is thy look great with shorts, pants, or jeans. Also they look better the more they wear in and get dirty.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Classic shoe new colors. Have these in multiple colorways and ready for more. Bring back the Laver photo on tongue.